Multimedia Design
Design. Create. Repeat.
Why choose just one creative lane when you can own the whole highway? Central College’s multimedia design major is for the creators who want to do it all — art, storytelling, tech and everything in between.
Our professors built this major by curating the most hands-on, production-focused courses from art, communication, English and musical theatre. You won’t just talk about creativity — you’ll live it, make it and launch it.
Ready to make your mark?
Make Cool Stuff
This hands-on major equips you with the essential skills for a high-demand creative career. You will master the principles of graphic design, learn to build social media engagement and create dynamic content for the web. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on creative content development used in marketing, educational programming and the arts, ensuring you understand not just how to create, but why.
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Integrating design with other disciplines is essential for understanding its role in everyday life and modern work environments. By blending art and marketing, I’ve developed the ability to craft content that not only resonates with audiences but also drives measurable results. Visual storytelling has become a cornerstone of my work, allowing me to communicate ideas effectively. This multidisciplinary approach creates a balanced perspective and elevates the impact of design.”
Gunner Hutton ’25
Social Media Content Creator | Pella Corporation
Meet the Faculty
- Valerie Billing, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor of English
- Shelley-Jean Bradfield, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Communication Studies
- Mathew Kelly, B.A., M.F.A.
- Linda Laine, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Communication Studies
- Katherine Nesbit, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor of English
- Stavros Papakonstantinidis, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication Studies
- Brian Roberts, B.A., M.F.A., Professor of Art
- Ronald Rybkowski, B.A., M.F.A., Technical Director of Theatre and Lecturer
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